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Writing Prompt #151 “Collage 19” – There’s a Thief Beneath My Bed

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Michael

When I was a child I thought of childish things Like a thief lived under my bed. My father offered comfort Told me there was no thief Hiding beneath my bed. But his words though consoling Never took away my … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #150 “The Lovers” The Girl and The Boy

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Michael

The girl from humble beginnings Held back by fears and haunting words: ‘You’re no good’, ‘you’ll ruin everything you touch’. Love became an elusive ghost She had long given up the cause. Until the boy came along. In all innocence … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #149 “Collage 18” – The Old Dark House

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Michael

The quote “You’re So Brave and Quiet I forget you’re suffering.” Ernest Hemingway. It’s my first night in the old dark house. Such a worrying name for a dwelling That looks at times like something from Gothic When we know … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #147 “Collage 17” – The Answer

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

“The answer,” she said. “Is within the statement. Its how you made them feel that is so important. You may have said profound things You may have done great work But when they think of you they’ll remember how they … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #146 “The Emperor” – The Wretch

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: Luis Royo I was the wretch Dragged screaming before you A wastrel, a scoundrel, A pathetic and needy louse. You looked down on me I saw not pity in your eyes But understanding. Mine has been a wasted life … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #145 “What do you weigh?” – Love

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1I_hFwzOYA   The question was what do you value How do you want to be weighed? Do I have any defining moments? I thought the obvious thing is my children If you’ve read this blog before you’d know That I … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #143 “The Empress” – Babies

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Michael

From the very first day You were with child. But you never let on After all it was An embarrassment, a shame A time for family to shun and exile you. For their own good, of course. Later you showed … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #140 “Collage 14″ – Loveable.

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Michael

She lived in a small room at the back of the Chemist An anonymous woman Who read a lot, cooked or rather baked Her goods in high demand. Saturdays she attended the market Set up her stall Laid out her … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 12-29-2015 – Bert

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Michael

My Grandfather Bert was a collector. He had a thing for the works of man. No matter what it was if someone had bothered to create it and construct it Bert felt obliged to not only recognise it but also … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #139 “The Magician” – The Dragon Trick

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Michael

Image: Mark Stavish   It is serious business Being a magician isn’t for the faint hearted. Once more my hand goes into the hat I feel around Nothing. Nothing! The bloody rabbit’s gotten out again. I sit down crestfallen No … Continue reading →

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